Connected TVs open up a host of threat vectors

In today’s world, everything from refrigerators to cars are beginning to get “connected” and given the ability to talk to you and to other things via broadband networks. Much of this still seems like science fiction, but when it comes to connected TVs, the concept has already jumped the chasm to the mainstream. And, like anything connected to the internet, smart TVs are turning out to be another threat vector for hackers.